2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
The 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU, potentially affecting up to 111,402 vehicles.
Recall 19V714000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 101 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2018 Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2019 Quantum...
Consequence: An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will issue new OCCC labels with correct seating positions and weight calculations, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 17V758000 — EQUIPMENT
| 110,400 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...
View full details →Recall 17V634000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 507 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)...
Consequence: If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
View full details →Recall 17V166000 — SEAT BELTS
| 171 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.
Consequence: Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for the recall is RC000130.
View full details →Recall 16V696000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 223 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.
Consequence: If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS, THE VEHICLE HAD AN ON-THE-HIGHWAY DOUBLE LEFT (DRIVER'S) SIDE REAR-TIRE BLOWOUT. THE MUDFLAP LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE TIRES (OSTENSIBLY TO PROTECT THE PROPANE TANK) WAS WORN FROM FRICTION -- CAUSED FROM BEING PRESSED AGAINST THE ROTATING TIRES. THE OME TIRES IN THE FIRST INCIDENT WERE MANUFACTURED BY MICHELIN. THE REPLACEMENT TIRES IN THE SECOND INCIDENT WERE FROM GOODYEAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 THOR CHATEAU. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT HAD TO BRAKE ABRUPTLY AND THE CABINETS OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTENTS OF THE CABINETS FLEW OUT TOWARDS THE CONTACT AND DAMAGED THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE RV GENERAL STORE (3333 NORTH MERIDIAN AVE, NEW CASTLE, OK 73065) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE RADIO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, NOTHING COULD BE DONE REGARDING THE CABINETS. THE RADIO WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.
Safety Rating for the 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
- 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 3 complaints
- 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 6 complaints
- 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 2 complaints
- 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 1 complaint
- 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU (current)
- 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 9 complaints
- 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 2 complaints
- 2022 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 0 complaints
Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models
- THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 63 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH A.C.E. — 50 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 43 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR — 39 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW — 34 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 31 total complaints